Steven Preston
Recent Articles about Steven Preston
SBA Defends Contracting Plan
The controversial new program will boost procurement for women-owned firms, the agency says. Read more
SBA Chief Tapped for Housing Agency
Steven Preston's track record as a problem solver is cited in his nomination. Read more
Commerce Official Tapped for SBA
President Bush appoints a former corporate consultant to lead the federal small-business agency. Read more
The Ticker
Jay-Z, John Varvatos, the SBA... Read more
Reprieve At The SBA: Preston Stays Until At Least June
Contrary to the predictions of some " small business a... Read more
SBA Honors Nation's Top Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Administration handed out dozens of awards during its annual gala in Washington this week. Read more
Feds Short on Small-Business Contract Goals
The lower tallies come as big corporations are stricken from the government's small-business contracting database, officials say. Read more
SBA Staff Morale Improves
A survey shows employees are feeling more upbeat about the agency. Read more
President Launches Small Business Week
April 20, 2007 -- President Bush on Friday officially declared April 22-28 National Small Business Week, praising small businesses as the... Read more
SBA: Review Disaster Plans
With storm experts warning of another active hurricane season, the Small Business Administration is urging small-business owners to prepare for the worst.... Read more
Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee
Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses. Read more
Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee
Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses. Read more
Senate Committee Approves Preston for SBA Post
Following the 18-0 vote, the nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration. Read more
SBA Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Capitol Hill
Steven Preston has been challenged over his lack of experience running a small business. Read more
SBA Nominee Pledges Commitment to Disaster Relief
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Steven Preston deflected questions about his lack of experience as an entrepreneur. Read more
Washington Insiders React to Preston's Hearing
President Bush's pick to lead the Small Business Administration received generally positive reviews. Read more
Cheney Administers Oath of Office to New SBA Chief
Steven Preston voiced his support for the Bush administration during the official ceremony. Read more
SBA Chief Meets with New Orleans Business Owners
Steven Preston heard concerns from African-American entrepreneurs disrupted by Hurricane Katrina. Read more
Preston Sworn in as New SBA Chief
The former corporate executive will become the agency's 22nd administrator. Read more
SBA Taps Banker to Improve Disaster-Loan Program
Patrick Rea will head the agency's new Accelerated Disaster Response Initiative. Read more
Can This Man Turn Around the SBA?
Never heard of Steve Preston? Few had, until he was nominated to run the Small Business Administration. Read more
House Passes Revamped Disaster-Loan Bill
As this year's hurricane season approaches, lawmakers seek to fix post-Katrina problems. Read more
SBA Offers Start-Up Loans to Military
The Small Business Administration this week unveiled a new loan initiative designed to provide veterans, active duty personnel, Reservists and National Gu... Read more
Staging a Turnaround?
As head of the Small Business Administration, Steven Preston inherited a beleaguered federal agency. In an interview with Inc.com, he shares his plan to bett... Read more
SBA Names Federal Contracting Director
The Small Business Administration has appointed a new director of government contracting at its Office of Government Contracting and Business Development,... Read more
Head of Small Business Administration Resigns
After nearly five years at the helm and facing criticism over Hurricane Katrina recovery, Hector Barreto will be replaced by Steven Preston, an executive at ... Read more
New Partnership for Disaster Response
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced a partnership aimed at improv... Read more
Conference for Veteran-Owned Businesses
The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services will hold its third annual conference for service-disabled and veteran-owned small businesses in Albuquerqu... Read more
SBA Identifies Top Contractors
Many of the government's biggest small-business contractors have outgrown federal size standards. Read more
Want to Know What Your Customers Are Thinking? Just Ask
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
SBA to Boost Inner City Business
The Small Business Administration is set to unveil a major initiative aimed at spurring entrepreneurship and business growth in the nation's inner cities... Read more
Soldiering On to Remake the SBA
Steven Preston has his work cut out for him. Read more
SBA Outlines Small-Business Goals
The Small Business Administration this week submitted an outline of its goals and objectives for the next seven years to Congress, including plans to impr... Read more
Vets Approved for SBA Loans
More than 20 U.S. military veterans have been approved for $2 million in small-business loans under a program launched last month by the Small Business Ad... Read more
SBA: Loans Hit Record High
The Small Business Administration approved $20.6 billion in loans for small businesses over the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, up from $20.25 billion in 200... Read more
Lawmakers Assail SBA's Proposed Budget
Democrats contend that President Bush is shortchanging the Small Business Administration. Read more
Bush Budget Tight on Small Business
The president's $3.1 trillion spending plan cuts funding for key SBA programs, critics say. Read more
A $2 million goodbye
Among the more interesting nuggets in Sunday's paper - Steven C. Preston, the president's nominee to run the Small Business Administration reportedly stru... Read more
Soldiering On to Remake the SBA
In an expanded interview, Steven Preston, head of the Small Business Administration, talks about his efforts to improve the agency's processes -- and its image. Read more
The SBA's 2008 Budget, Half Full
A couple weeks ago it looked, to the untrained eye, like Congress was heading toward an appropriation for the Small Business Administration, one that plac... Read more
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